Security bin mats and security bins including an active coating

Abstract

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to security bin mats and security bins that include one more bioactive materials. In some embodiments, the security bin mats can be used with security bins in screening applications such as those used in airports, courthouses and other facilities. The security bin mats and security bins can be used to reduce spread of infections.

1 . A security bin mat configured to be placed into a security bin to cover at least a bottom surface of the security bin, the security bin mat comprising:
 a release liner;   a first adhesive layer coupled to the release liner;   a substrate coupled to the first adhesive layer;   a second adhesive layer coupled to the substrate;   a carrier support material coupled to the second adhesive layer; and   a surface coating coupled to the carrier support material, the surface coating comprising a bioactive material to inactivate or kill bioorganisms that contact the surface coating.   
     
     
         2 . The security bin mat of  claim 1 , wherein the bioactive material comprises at least one of titanium, silver, copper and zinc. 
     
     
         3 . The security bin mat of  claim 2 , wherein the carrier support material comprises a polyurethane. 
     
     
         4 . The security bin mat of  claim 1 , wherein the bioactive material comprises a photocatalyst comprising titanium, and wherein the bioactive material comprises at least one additional transition metal. 
     
     
         5 . The security bin mat of  claim 3 , further comprising a second bioactive material embedded in the polyurethane of the carrier support material. 
     
     
         6 . The security bin mat of  claim 5 , wherein the bioactive material and the second bioactive material comprise different transition metals. 
     
     
         7 . The security bin mat of  claim 3 , wherein the first adhesive layer comprises a residue free adhesive. 
     
     
         8 . The security bin mat of  claim 3 , wherein the carrier support material comprises a substantially planar shape. 
     
     
         9 . The security bin mat of  claim 8 , wherein the security bin mat is optically transparent. 
     
     
         10 . The security bin mat of  claim 9 , wherein the substrate comprises a polyolefin. 
     
     
         11 . A security bin mat configured to be placed into a security bin to cover at least a bottom surface of the security bin, the security bin mat comprising:
 a release liner;   a first adhesive layer coupled to the release liner;   a substrate coupled to the first adhesive layer;   a second adhesive layer coupled to the substrate; and   a carrier support material coupled to the second adhesive layer, wherein the carrier support material comprises an embedded bioactive material to inactivate or kill bioorganisms that contact the carrier support material.   
     
     
         12 . The security bin mat of  claim 11 , wherein the bioactive material comprises at least one of titanium, silver, copper and zinc. 
     
     
         13 . The security bin mat of  claim 12 , wherein the carrier support material comprises a polyurethane. 
     
     
         14 . The security bin mat of  claim 11 , wherein the bioactive material comprises a photocatalyst comprising titanium, and wherein the bioactive material comprises at least one additional transition metal. 
     
     
         15 . The security bin mat of  claim 13 , further comprising a second bioactive material embedded in the polyurethane of the carrier support material. 
     
     
         16 . The security bin mat of  claim 15 , wherein the bioactive material and the second bioactive material comprise different transition metals. 
     
     
         17 . The security bin mat of  claim 13 , wherein the first adhesive layer comprises a residue free adhesive. 
     
     
         18 . The security bin mat of  claim 13 , wherein the carrier support material comprises a substantially planar shape. 
     
     
         19 . The security bin mat of  claim 18 , wherein the security bin mat is optically transparent. 
     
     
         20 . The security bin mat of  claim 19 , wherein the substrate comprises a polyolefin. 
     
     
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